43 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2020–21 (Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Spring 2021), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2021/COURSE/course-STAT.html
Elementary probability, populations, samples and distributions with biological examples. Methods for data summary and presentation. Estimation, hypothesis testing, two-sample techniques and paired comparisons, regression, correlation. [Offered: F,W]
Prereq: Science or Knowledge Integration students only. Antireq: STAT 220, 230
LEC · Course ID 008859On ucalendarSTAT 202 today
Empirical problem solving with applications to software engineering. An introduction to probability theory. An introduction to distribution theory and to methods of statistical inference, including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. An introduction to regression. [Offered: F]
Prereq: MATH 115, 119; Software Eng students only.
LEC · Course ID 010128On ucalendarSTAT 206 today
Descriptive statistics, probability, discrete and continuous random variables. Sampling distributions and simple hypothesis testing. Introduction to survey sampling. [Offered: W]
Prereq: MATH 109; Arts/Acc and SciBiot/CA students only.
LEC · Course ID 008861On ucalendarSTAT 211 today
The laws of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expectation, central limit theorem. [Offered: F,W]
LEC · Course ID 008862On ucalendarSTAT 220 today
Empirical problem solving, measurement systems, causal relationships, statistical models, estimation, confidence intervals, tests of significance. [Offered: F, W]
LEC · Course ID 008863On ucalendarSTAT 221 today
This course provides an introduction to probability models including sample spaces, mutually exclusive and independent events, conditional probability and Bayes' Theorem. The named distributions (Discrete Uniform, Hypergeometric, Binomial, Negative Binomial, Geometric, Poisson, Continuous Uniform, Exponential, Normal (Gaussian), and Multinomial) are used to model real phenomena. Discrete and continuous univariate random variables and their distributions are discussed. Joint probability functions, marginal probability functions, and conditional probability functions of two or more discrete random variables and functions of random variables are also discussed. Students learn how to calculate and interpret means, variances and covariances particularly for the named distributions. The Central Limit Theorem is used to approximate probabilities. [Note: Many upper-year Statistics courses require a grade of at least 60% in STAT 230. Offered: F,W,S]
Prereq: ((One of MATH 116, 117, 137, 147) with a minimum grade of 80%) or (MATH 128 with a minimum grade of 60%) or (one of MATH 118, 119, 138, 148); Honours Math or Math/Phys students only. Antireq: STAT 220, 240
LEC · Course ID 008864On ucalendarSTAT 230 today
This course provides a systematic approach to empirical problem solving which will enable students to critically assess the sampling protocol and conclusions of an empirical study including the possible sources of error in the study and whether evidence of a causal relationship can be reasonably concluded. The connection between the attributes of a population and the parameters in the named distributions covered in STAT 230 will be emphasized. Numerical and graphical techniques for summarizing data and checking the fit of a statistical model will be discussed. The method of maximum likelihood will be used to obtain point and interval estimates for the parameters of interest as well as testing hypotheses. The interpretation of confidence intervals and p-values will be emphasized. The Chi-squared and t distributions will be introduced and used to construct confidence intervals and tests of hypotheses including likelihood ratio tests. Contingency tables and Gaussian response models including the two sample Gaussian and simple linear regression will be used as examples. [Note: Many upper-year Statistics courses require a grade of at least 60% in STAT 231. Offered: F,W,S]
Prereq: (One of MATH 118, 119, 128, 138, 148) and (STAT 220 with a grade of at least 70% or STAT 230 or 240); Honours Math or Math/Phys students. Antireq: STAT 221, 241
LEC · Course ID 008865On ucalendarSTAT 231 today
LEC · Course ID 015810On ucalendarSTAT 231W today
STAT 240 is an advanced-level enriched version of STAT 230. [Offered: F]
Prereq: ((MATH 137 or 147) with a grade of at least 80%) or (MATH 138 or 148); Honours Mathematics students only. Antireq: STAT 220, 230
LEC · Course ID 008866On ucalendarSTAT 240 today
STAT 241 is an advanced-level enriched version of STAT 231. [Note: Students with a cumulative math average of at least 80% are encouraged to register in STAT 241. Offered: W]
LEC · Course ID 008867On ucalendarSTAT 241 today
This is an applications oriented course which prepares the nonmathematical student to use statistical software as a research tool. Topics include aids for statistical analysis and the preparation of documents such as reports and theses. The course provides sufficient background for application to other problems specific to the individual's field. [Offered: W]
Prereq: One of ECON 221, ENVS 278, HLTH 204, SDS 250R, KIN 232, PSCI 214/314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SOC/LS 280, any STAT course; Not open to Honours Mathematics students. Antireq: STAT 331, 371
LEC · Course ID 004384On ucalendarSTAT 316 today
Modeling the relationship between a response variable and several explanatory variables via regression models. Model diagnostics and improvement. Using regression models for forecasting, Exponential smoothing. Simple time series modeling. [Offered: W]
Prereq: (MATH 225/126 or 235 or 245) and (STAT 221 or 231 or 241). Antireq: ECON 321, STAT 331, 371, 373, 443
LEC · Course ID 008870On ucalendarSTAT 321 today
Planning sample surveys; simple random sampling; stratified sampling. Observational and experimental studies. Blocking, randomization, factorial designs. Analysis of variance. Applications of design principles. [Offered: F]
LEC · Course ID 008871On ucalendarSTAT 322 today
This course provides a mathematically rigorous treatment for topics covered in STAT 230 and 231, and to make essential extensions to the multivariate case. Maximum likelihood estimation. Random variables and distribution theory. Generating functions. Functions of random variables. Limiting distributions. Large sample theory of likelihood methods. Likelihood ratio tests. Joint probability (density) functions, marginal probability (density) functions, and conditional probability (density) functions of two or more random variables are discussed. Topics covered include independence of random variables, conditional expectation and the determination of the distribution of functions of random variables using the cumulative distribution method, change of variable and moment generating functions. Properties of the Multinomial and Bivariate Normal distributions are proved. Limiting distributions, including convergence in probability and convergence in distribution, are discussed. Important results, including the Weak Law of Large Numbers, Central Limit Theorem, Slutsky's theorem, and the Delta Method, are introduced with applications. The maximum likelihood method is discussed for the multi-parameter case. Asymptotic properties of the maximum likelihood estimator are examined and used to construct confidence intervals or regions. Tests for simple and composite hypotheses are constructed using the Likelihood Ratio Test. [Offered: F,W,S]
Prereq: MATH 237 or 247, (STAT 230 with a grade of at least 60% or STAT 240), STAT 231 or 241. Antireq: STAT 334
LEC · Course ID 008872On ucalendarSTAT 330 today
Modeling the relationship between a response variable and several explanatory variables (an output-input system) via regression models. Least squares algorithm for estimation of parameters. Hypothesis testing and prediction. Model diagnostics and improvement. Algorithms for variable selection. Nonlinear regression and other methods. [Offered: F,W,S]
Prereq: MATH 235 or 245, (STAT 231 with a grade of at least 60%) or STAT 241 or (SYDE 212 with a grade of at least 70%). Antireq: ECON 321, 421, STAT 321, 371, 373, SYDE 334
LEC · Course ID 008873On ucalendarSTAT 331 today
Designing sample surveys. Probability sampling designs. Estimation with elementary designs. Observational and experimental studies. Blocking, randomization, factorial designs. Analysis of variance. Designing for comparison of groups. [Offered: F,W,S]
Prereq: (STAT 231 with a grade of at least 60%) or STAT 241 or (SYDE 212 with a grade of at least 70%). Antireq: BIOL 361, STAT 322, 372
LEC · Course ID 008874On ucalendarSTAT 332 today
Review of basic probability. Generating functions. Theory of recurrent events. Markov chains, Markov processes, and their applications. [Offered: F,W,S]
LEC · Course ID 008875On ucalendarSTAT 333 today
Random variables and distribution theory, conditional expectations, moment and probability generating functions, change of variables, random walks, Markov chains, Markov processes. [Offered F,S]
Prereq: MATH 237 or 247, (STAT 230 with a grade of at least 60% or STAT 240); STAT 231 or 241; Business/Math double degree, Mathematics/CPA or Math/Business students only. Antireq: STAT 330, 333
LEC · Course ID 012662On ucalendarSTAT 334 today
This course will provide an introduction to statistical methods in health research. Topics to be covered include types of medical data, measures of disease prevalence and incidence, age and sex adjustment of disease rates, sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests, ROC curves, measures of association between risk factors and disease, major sources of medical data in the Canadian context including surveys, registries, and clinical studies such as cohort studies, clinical trials and case-control studies. Papers from the medical literature will be used throughout to illustrate the concepts. Introduction to SAS for data analysis and an introduction to database management tools. [Offered: F]
LEC · Course ID 013320On ucalendarSTAT 337 today
Random variate generation in the univariate and multivariate case, Monte Carlo integration, advanced computer implementation, variance reduction, statistical analysis of simulated data, extensions to challenging simulation problems. Mathematical treatment of the underlying stochastic concepts and proofs. [Offered: W,S]
Prereq: (One of CS 116, 136, 138, 145, SYDE 221/322) and (STAT 230 with a grade of at least 60% or STAT 240) and (STAT 231 or 241)
LEC · Course ID 004408On ucalendarSTAT 340 today
A computationally focused approach to statistical reasoning in the context of real data. Functional programming in R and algorithms will be used to define interesting attributes of finite populations and their sampling characteristics. Computational approaches to inductive inference and the assessment of predictive accuracy. [Offered: F,W]
LEC · Course ID 011431On ucalendarSTAT 341 today
Practical and theoretical aspects of simple and multiple linear regression models. Model building, fitting and assessment. Process thinking and improvement. Strategies for variation reduction such as control charting. Process monitoring, control and adjustment. Applications to problems in business. [Offered: F,W,S]
Prereq: (MATH 235 or 245) and (STAT 231 with a grade of at least 60% or STAT 241); Bus/Math dbl degree, Math/Bus, Math/FARM, Math/ITM, or Math Optimization - Business Spec students only. Antireq: ECON 321, STAT 321, 331, 373
LEC · Course ID 011723On ucalendarSTAT 371 today
Design and analysis of surveys. Management of sample and non-sample error. Simple random sampling and stratified random sampling. Additional topics in survey sampling. Observational and experimental studies. Principles for the design of experiments. Analysis of Variance, factorial experiments and interaction. Application to problems in business. [Offered: F,W,S]
Prereq: STAT 231 with a grade of at least 60% or STAT 241; Business/Math Double Degree, Math/Business, Math/FARM, Math/ITM or Mathematical Optimization - Business Specialization students only. Antireq: STAT 322, 332
LEC · Course ID 011724On ucalendarSTAT 372 today
Application of regression and time series models in finance; multiple regression; algebraic and geometric representation of least squares; inference methods - confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, ANOVA, prediction; model building and assessment; time series modeling; autoregressive AR(1) models - fitting, assessment and prediction; moving average smoothing, seasonal adjustment; non-stationarity and differencing. [Offered: F]
Prereq: MATH 136, STAT 231 with a grade of 60% or STAT 241; Computing & Financial Management or Math/CPA students only. Antireq: STAT 321, 331, 371, 443
LEC · Course ID 012225On ucalendarSTAT 373 today
Review of experimental designs in a regression setting; analysis of variance; replication, balance, blocking, randomization, and interaction; one-way layout, two-way layout, and Latin square as special cases; factorial structure of treatments; covariates; treatment contrasts; two-level fractional factorial designs; fixed versus random effects; split-plot and repeated-measures designs; other topics. [Offered: F,S]
Prereq: (STAT 331 or 371) and (STAT 332 or 372). Antireq: (for Arts and Environmental Studies students) BIOL 461, PSYCH 391
LEC · Course ID 008880On ucalendarSTAT 430 today
Review of the normal linear model and maximum likelihood estimation; regression models for binomial, Poisson and multinomial data; generalized linear models; and other topics in regression modelling. [Offered: F,W,S]
Prereq: STAT 330, (331 or 371)
LEC · Course ID 008881On ucalendarSTAT 431 today
Point processes. Renewal theory. Stationary processes. Selected topics. [Offered: F]
Prereq: STAT 333
LEC · Course ID 008882On ucalendarSTAT 433 today
Statistical methods for improving processes based on observational data. Assessment of measurement systems. Strategies for variation reduction. Process monitoring, control and adjustment. Clue generation techniques for determining the sources of variability. Variation transmission. [Offered: W]
Prereq: STAT 332 or 372
LEC · Course ID 011042On ucalendarSTAT 435 today
The objective of this course is to develop understanding and working knowledge of spatial models and analysis of spatial data. The course provides an introduction to the rudiments of statistical inference based on spatially correlated data. Methods of estimation and testing will be developed for geostatistical models based on variograms and spatial autogressive models. Concepts and application of methods will be emphasized through case studies and projects with health applications. [Offered: W]
Prereq: STAT 431
LEC · Course ID 013322On ucalendarSTAT 436 today
Statistical methods for the analysis of longitudinal data; hierarchical models, marginal models, and transitional models. Parametric and semiparametric methods for the analysis of survival data under censoring and truncation. [Offered: W]
Prereq: STAT 431
LEC · Course ID 013321On ucalendarSTAT 437 today
Causal inference methodologies including propensity score matching and inverse probability weighting. Methods for handling incomplete data and covariate measurement error; likelihood based on joint models, estimating functions.
Prereq: STAT 431
LEC · Course ID 015598On ucalendarSTAT 438 today
Introduction to and application of computational methods in statistical inference. Monte Carlo evaluation of statistical procedures, exploration of the likelihood function through graphical and optimization techniques including EM. Bootstrapping, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, and other computationally intensive methods. [Offered: W]
Prereq: STAT 341 or 340
LEC · Course ID 008883On ucalendarSTAT 440 today
Given known group membership, methods which learn from data how to classify objects into the groups are treated. Review of likelihood and posterior based discrimination. Main topics include logistic regression, neural networks, tree-based methods and nearest neighbour methods. Model assessment, training and tuning. [Offered: F]
LEC · Course ID 008884On ucalendarSTAT 441 today
Visualization of high dimensional data including interactive methods directed at exploration and assessment of structure and dependencies in data. Methods for finding groups in data including traditional and modern methods of cluster analysis. Dimension reduction methods including multi-dimensional scaling, nonlinear and other methods. [Offered: F]
LEC · Course ID 011434On ucalendarSTAT 442 today
Modelling techniques for forecasting time series data: smoothing methods, regression including penalty/regularization methods, the Box-Jenkins framework, stationary and non-stationary processes, both with and without seasonal effects. Other topics may include: ARCH/GARCH models, Bayesian methods, dynamic linear models, Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation, spectral density analysis, and periodograms. [Offered: F,W,S]
LEC · Course ID 008885On ucalendarSTAT 443 today
Methods for finding surfaces in high dimensions from incomplete or noisy functional information. Both data adaptive and methods based on fixed parametric structure will be treated. Model assessment, training and tuning. [Offered: W]
LEC · Course ID 011436On ucalendarSTAT 444 today
Discussion of inference problems under the headings of hypothesis testing and point and interval estimation. Frequentist and Bayesian approaches to inference. Construction and evaluation of tests and estimators. Large sample theory of point estimation. [Offered: W]
Prereq: STAT 330
LEC · Course ID 008888On ucalendarSTAT 450 today
Sources of survey error. Probability sampling designs, estimation and efficiency comparisons. Distribution theory and confidence intervals. Generalized regression estimation. Software for survey analysis. [Offered: W]
Prereq: STAT 332 or 372
LEC · Course ID 008890On ucalendarSTAT 454 today
Special Topics course as announced by the department.
Prereq: STAT 333
LEC · Course ID 008891On ucalendarSTAT 464 today
Special Topics course as announced by the department.
Prereq: STAT 330, 331
LEC · Course ID 008892On ucalendarSTAT 466 today
Special Topics course as announced by the department.
LEC · Course ID 008893On ucalendarSTAT 467 today
Reading course as announced by the department.
RDG · Course ID 008894On ucalendarSTAT 468 today
Reading course as announced by the department.
RDG · Course ID 010728On ucalendarSTAT 469 today